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Louisa Johnson

Louisa Johnson

BACP, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 3+ years of experience

Calm practical support for stress and anger

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  • Client-centred approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Supports self-esteem

About Louisa

Louisa Johnson is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anger and anxiety. She aims to make sessions simple and practical so clients can use what they learn straight away. Louisa speaks in a warm, down-to-earth way to help people feel understood and able to talk about difficult feelings.

She works from a client-centred perspective, putting the person's experience at the heart of each session. That means conversation is guided by what matters most to the client and pacing is set by their needs. Over three years practising in the United Kingdom she has supported people with relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.

In sessions she helps people notice their strengths and try small, realistic changes. Topics often include setting boundaries, managing compassion fatigue, handling workplace stress and improving sleep. Louisa pays attention to how past hurts or attachment patterns influence current feelings and behaviour.

Her aim is to help clients build confidence to express themselves and make decisions that fit their values. She invites people to bring whatever feels most pressing, whether it is anger, anxiety or a sense of being stuck. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual.

Taking that first step can feel hard, and Louisa offers practical support while people work through change. She encourages gradual progress and helps clients plan manageable next steps between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDependent personalityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Languages

English

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on helping the person lead the session. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what is said and supports clients to find their own solutions. This approach suits issues like anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and relationship concerns where being heard and understood matters.

The therapist will help clients explore what feels most useful from different approaches and decide together on the best way forward. Finding the right approach is collaborative - goals, personal preferences and day-to-day life all shape what is chosen and tried in sessions.

Practical benefits of online work can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online contact can make it easier to keep appointments around work or caregiving commitments and to maintain continuity during life changes. The biography does not specify which session formats Louisa offers, so please confirm available session types before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often help clients adapt the format to what works best for them, such as shorter check-ins when time is tight or camera-off conversation when that feels more comfortable.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 409756
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS24-05222

As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Louisa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger and related issues such as depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include workplace strain, sleep problems and compassion fatigue.

What is Louisa's style in therapy?

Her style is client-centred, meaning conversation follows what matters to the person. Sessions are warm, non-judgemental and focused on practical steps clients can try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Louisa has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does billing work and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Louisa?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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